New Aviation Learning Center Opens in Palm Springs

A new hub for hands-on learning is taking flight in Palm Springs.

The Palm Springs Air Museum has officially opened the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The new facility is designed to expand access to STEM education, offering students hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and aviation careers.

Museum officials say the center will play a key role in inspiring the next generation of pilots, engineers, and innovators by providing interactive learning experiences in a real-world aviation setting.

Leaders add that the learning center represents a continued investment in education and workforce development, helping connect young people in the Coachella Valley to future opportunities in the aviation industry.